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Wendy is a proven blogger and social media manager who has helped to build online communities for businesses and organizations. She currently heads the website’s social outreach online through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Articles by Wendy Henderson

Explaining Hemophilia A and B

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_YMGmHqIW4 This video from Claire Blatt shares a lecture about the effects of two blood-clotting disorders: hemophilia A and hemophilia B. MORE: A study shows that NovoSeven counters bleeding in children with hemophilia Though the lecture is aimed at nurses, it’s helpful for anyone looking to learn about these…

Living With Hemophilia: Brandston’s Story

To help prevent bleeds in hemophilia patients, many people living with the disease need to have infusions of clotting factor. In this video from infuzrTV, we meet super cute 5-year-old Brandston. Brandston has severe hemophilia A and needs to have clotting factor infusions on alternate days. MORE: …

These Podcasts Ask Experts to Answer Hemophilia Questions

In this series of podcasts from Bloodstream Media and shared by Bloodfeed, host Patrick James Lynch submits questions about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders from listeners to various hemophilia and health care experts. MORE: Learn more about the Hemophilia CHOICE Project Survey The podcasts feature a pediatric…

What Is Acquired Hemophilia?

The majority of hemophilia cases are genetic, affect males and are diagnosed fairly early in childhood. However, there are rare cases of hemophilia that develop later in life and are called “acquired hemophilia.” MORE: Four hemophilia screening tests. Acquired hemophilia is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks blood clotting factor…

A Brief History of Hemophilia Treatment

The first recorded mention of hemophilia came in the second century when a collection of ancient Jewish writings noted that baby boys did not need to be circumcised if two of their older brothers had bled to death following the procedure. Later in the 10th century, an Arabian doctor described cases of…

How Sports Positively Impact the Lives of Hemophilia Patients

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK2EIwmIYPo This video from the Bleeding Disorders Community focuses on sports for children with hemophilia. It explains that physical activity is important for people living with hemophilia, as it helps build muscle strength and maintain physical fitness, but that not all sports are suitable for those living…

What Is Von Willebrand Disease?

Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) is a genetic blood disorder where the person affected is deficient in a protein that helps blood clot — the Von Willebrand factor.  According to the Hemophilia Federation of America, the disease is genetic and often takes a while to be diagnosed as the…

Why Hemophilia Is Called ‘A Royal Disease’

Hemophilia is a rare blood condition where people do not have the clotting factor which enables their blood to clot when bleeding. It’s an inherited disease that’s usually passed from mother to son. It’s also a disease that’s been prevalent in European royal families. MORE: A brief history of hemophilia…

Explaining Joint Bleeding in Hemophilia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYdlke9Qo6w In this video from Medic Tube, find out how hemophilia patients can prevent joint bleeding. MORE: Researchers review guidelines on primary prophylaxis in hemophiliac children The video explains that people often think the main issue for those who suffer from hemophilia is…